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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.48, 23,188.95 and 7,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.48, 23,188.95 and 7,567.58 is: 11,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.48 : 23,188.95 = 7,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.48/23,188.95 = 7,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.48x = 23,188.95 × 7,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.48x = 175,484,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,484,292.21/15,464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.58

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